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EJH 338V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,798 mi
Last recorded4,798 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJH 338V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 4,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 4,658 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 4,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 3,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

both front doors corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 3,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

both front doors corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 2,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 2,127 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear body corroded underneath

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear body corroded underneath

Oil leak ()

both front arches corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 676 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 674 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 313 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,775 miles

boot floor corroded and holed

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and side wall

Fail 6 Mar 2014 99,775 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

boot floor corroded and holed

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,042 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,038 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,020 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,020 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,208 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside rear battery carrier corroded x2 places

onder vehicle coverd in surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,869 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

nearside rear chassis corroded near bumper mounting

offside rear outer c/v boot split

steering column lower rubber coupling starting to split very slightly on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,548 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,423 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 78,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,160 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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EJH 338V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJH 338V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJH 338V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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